Object Details
- Description
- This form of obstetrical forceps was associated with George Erety Shoemaker (d. 1922) a respected member of the Philadelphia Obstetrical Society.
- Ref: Fuller & Fuller Co., Prices Current (Chicago, 1906-1907), p. 499.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- ca 1895
- Credit Line
- from Edgar Haybeck, M.D., Obstetric & Gynecology, Centreal Medico-Surgical Clinic, West Allis WI
- Measurements
- overall: 2 in x 2 3/8 in x 10 3/4 in; 5.08 cm x 6.0325 cm x 27.305 cm
- Object Name
- Forceps, Obstetrical, Shoemates Outlet
- obstetrical forceps
- Other Terms
- Forceps, Obstetrical, Shoemates Outlet; Medicine
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